Wayne Rooney and Fara Williams are set to be honoured by receiving this year's Legends of Football awards.
The former England stars, who won 297 international caps between them, will be inducted into the Legends of Football Hall of Fame in October following last year's winners Ian Wright and Emma Hayes.
Rooney and Williams have been chosen as dual award winners to recognise their commitment to playing for their country.
The former Manchester United and Everton striker is England's most-capped male outfield player with 120 appearances and was the country's record goal-scorer until is tally of 53 goals was broken by Harry Kane last year, while Williams won an incredible 177 caps during a 20-year career in which she represented England at seven major tournaments.
The first Legends of Football award was presented to Wales, Leeds and Juventus icon John Charles in 1997, with Sir Stanley Matthew being honoured the following year and other recipients including Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Pele.
Over its 27-year history Legends of Football has raised more than £8.5 million for music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins, which uses the power of music to help people suffering from life-limiting illnesses, disability and social isolation.
'I'm delighted to receive the Legends of Football award,' Rooney said. 'The award has been previously given to some of the biggest names in the game, so to be recognised alongside all of them including some of my teammates, opponents and footballing icons means a lot.'
'This recognition means a great deal to me,' Williams added. 'I am grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my journey.
'Music therapy is such a powerful way of allowing people to communicate and express themselves, and I hope any money raised through the event can continue to support their incredible work.'
Legends of Football will honour Fara Williams and Wayne Rooney at a star-studded event on 7th October 2024 at Grosvenor House, London.
Vuzaclmopu
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This is useless, not when Rooney had already relegated 3 teams before his coaching career had even started........Rubbish.
you're sick in your head
icekid11
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Arsenal fans they don't know anything about football Wayne Rooney he scored 53goals for his country so he deserve to be awarded as a legend
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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This is useless, not when Rooney had already relegated 3 teams before his coaching career had even started........Rubbish.
You are the useless and rubbish one here. fool
yasbmnopru
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April fool "
masilnoprt
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one for football ⚽ another for highball 🍻
malablata
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This is useless, not when Rooney had already relegated 3 teams before his coaching career had even started........Rubbish.